Obed

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Serving; worshipping. (1.) A son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:21, 22), and the grandfather of David (Matt. 1:5). (2.) 1 Chr. 2:34-38. (3.) 1 Chr. 26:7. (4.) 2 Chr. 23:1.

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ISBE

(1) Son of Boaz and Ru and grandfather of David ( Ru 4:17 , 21 , 22 ; 1Ch 2:12 ; Mt 1:5 ; Lu 3:32 ). (2) Son of Ephlal and descendant of Sheshan, the Jerahmeelite, through his daughter who was married to Jarha, an Egyptian servant of her father's ( 1Ch 2:37 , 38 ). (3) One of David's mighty men ( 1Ch 11:47 ). (4) A Korahite doorkeeper, son of Shemaiah, and grandson of Obed-edom ( 1Ch 26:7 ). (5) Father of Azariah, one of the centurions who took part with Jehoiada in deposing Queen Athaliah and crowning Joash ( 2Ch 23:1 ; compare 2Ki 11:1-16 ). David Francis Roberts

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(serving).

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